1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2001 Lincoln LS is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln LS weights approximately 132 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Corvette | LS |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |
